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HB 1085 IN

Civil liability for child sexual abuse material.

IN · session 2026 · Assembly / House · bill

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Introduced Jan 5, 2026

Latest action (Jan 13, 2026) Representative Goss-Reaves added as coauthor

Summary

Permits an individual depicted in child sexual abuse material or obscene material on the Internet, or exposed to obscene material on the Internet, to bring a civil action against a person who knowingly or intentionally: (1) allows or facilitates access to the material on the Internet; (2) disseminates the material on the Internet; or (3) is a content provider of prohibited material. Allows the attorney general to seek injunctive relief. Creates a safe harbor provision for certain persons under certain conditions. Provides that: (1) comparative fault; and (2) tort claims immunities; do not apply to a civil action based on prohibited material.

Sponsor (1)

1 coauthor / cosponsor

Action history (3)

  1. Jan 5, 2026 First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary · lower
  2. Jan 5, 2026 Authored by Representative King · lower
  3. Jan 13, 2026 Representative Goss-Reaves added as coauthor · lower
Subjects
CIVIL LAW AND PROCEDURE; Liabilities, Damages, and PenaltiesCRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE; Creation of New OffensesCRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE; GenerallyCRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE; Sex OffensesSTATE ELECTED OFFICIALS; Attorney GeneralTECHNOLOGY; Communication (Including Internet, Phone Lines, Print Media, Radio, and Television)

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